Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Armada | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 123.2 in | 106.7 in | 16.5 in |
Length | 207.7 in | 180.7 in | 27 in |
Width | 79.3 in | 73.3 in | 6 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 68.1 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5302 lb. | 4083 lb. | 1219 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 58.9 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 55.3 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.6 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 58.4 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.8 in | 58.0 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 36.1 in | 5.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 63.7 in | 0.0 in | 63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 37.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 56.7 ft3 | 31.7 | 25 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.1 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |
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